Identification of potential novel hosts and the risk of infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus in humans in Gabon, Central Africa

Identification of potential novel hosts and the risk of infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus in humans in Gabon, Central Africa

Objectives: Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), a human pathogenic arenavirus, is distributed worldwide. However, no human cases have been reported in Africa. This study aimed to investigate the current situation and potential risks of LCMV infection in Gabon, Central Africa. Methods: A total...

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Main Authors: Yuri Ushijima, Haruka Abe, Takehiro Ozeki, Georgelin N. Ondo, Marien J.V.M. Mbadinga, Rodrigue Bikangui, Chimène Nze-Nkogue, Etienne F. Akomo-Okoue, Ghislain W.E. Ella, Lilian B.M. Koumba, Branly C.B.B. Nso, Rodrigue Mintsa-Nguema, Patrice Makouloutou-Nzassi, Boris K. Makanga, Fred L.M. Nguelet, Vahid R. Zadeh, Shuzo Urata, Armel V.N. Mbouna, Marguerite Massinga-Loembe, Selidji T. Agnandji, Bertrand Lell, Jiro Yasuda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus
LCMV
Prevalence
Gabon
Africa
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